Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Citadels - Shadow City both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025) is 1 year older than Citadels - Shadow City (2026). Citadels - Shadow City scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Sid Meier's Civilization VII (50.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Choose Sid Meier's Civilization VII if you want a Simulation game with HDR available, Color Alternatives, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 27,101 Steam reviews back the pick.
Choose Citadels - Shadow City if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Citadels - Shadow City launched in 2026.
Both Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Citadels - Shadow City sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
 Sid Meier's Civilization VII |  Citadels - Shadow City | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 2.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.5% positive (27,101 reviews) | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Firaxis Games | SERGEI MIRONOV |